SUPPLY CHAIN ARTICLES
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![coronavirus covid-GettyImages-1220020527]( "FDA Sets Recommendations For Predicting Dangerous Nitrosamine Impurities")
FDA Sets Recommendations For Predicting Dangerous Nitrosamine ImpuritiesThe FDA recently published a final guidance that sets a recommended framework for predicting the potential of nitrosamine drug substance-related impurities.
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![Man working in vegetable garden-GettyImages-1327986655]( "Cultivating A Thriving mRNA Ecosystem: Key Initiatives & Future Directions")
Cultivating A Thriving mRNA Ecosystem: Key Initiatives & Future DirectionsOverall, I felt that the following initiatives/talking points were demonstrative of the types of creativity and symbiosis that we will need much more of in the near and long-term to foster a healthy and fruitful RNA ecosystem.
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![Key takeaways-GettyImages-1659816694]( "Plasmid Production: 3 Key Takeaways For mRNA Manufacturing")
Plasmid Production: 3 Key Takeaways For mRNA ManufacturingFollowing my latest Live panel on analytical and manufacturing technology innovations for mRNA production, I wanted to provide a few high-level takeaways I gleaned from our discussion on the overlooked darling of the mRNA space: The plasmid.
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![GettyImages-1335381149]( "mRNA Vaccines: Key Considerations For Development & Manufacturing")
mRNA Vaccines: Key Considerations For Development & ManufacturingAs we wind down National Immunization Awareness Month, this article looks at the complexities around developing and manufacturing mRNA vaccines and how you should address those complexities. Topics include delivery, process validation, long-term effectiveness, GMP, regulatory approval, and more.
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![Bottleneck-GettyImages-466101013]( "The Cell-Free Revolution: Breaking The Plasmid DNA Bottleneck")
The Cell-Free Revolution: Breaking The Plasmid DNA BottleneckI was excited to be given the opportunity to sit down with Jodi Barrientos, CEO, Ribbon Bio, to learn more about the current state of the synthetic DNA space. In the following Q&A, Barrientos and I discuss some of the synthetic DNA industry’s biggest goals and the challenges that stand in the way of bringing synthetic plasmids more commonly into the mRNA development paradigm.
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![New Years Resolutions-GettyImages-1289531659]( "ARW's ATMP Manufacturing Must-Reads (2024 NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS EDITION!)")
ARW's ATMP Manufacturing Must-Reads (2024 NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS EDITION!)Day-in and day-out, I write, read, listen to, and watch as much content as I can about CGT and RNA therapy manufacturing, in particular, and/or other ATMP industry-related topics that you should at least be aware of in the manufacturing facility. Once a month, I compile the articles and industry updates I think are most worthy of your time into an unconventional newsletter format (below) and send them out via email.
SUPPLY CHAIN VIDEOS
With benefits across applications, nanoplasmids are designed to replace antiquated bacterial backbones, while eliminating antibiotic markers that can cause regulatory concerns.
Together, Life Edit Therapeutics’ April Sena and Sanofi’s Troiano share their perspectives on raw material quality & IP-related considerations for managing the supply chain for next-generation RNA modalities.
Three experts in cold chain management walk through the advantages of end-to-end platforms for bulk drug substance management.
Sanofi’s Sumit Luthra shares several of the analytical and manufacturing innovations/improvements he’s watching and waiting for that will improve our knowledge of LNP composition, structure, function, and quality.
ARTICLES, APP NOTES, CASE STUDIES, & WHITE PAPERS
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![GettyImages-624034258 chemical mixing]( "Demystifying CRISPR gRNA Chemical Modifications")
Chemical modifications on CRISPR gRNAs enhance stability, editing efficiency, and reduce immune responses, enabling in vivo applications and clinical success.
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![iStock-1155553590-syringe-glove-doctor-vaccine-medicine]( "Overcome Vaccine Development Complexities With The Right Supply Chain Partner")
Explore the challenges impacting clinical supply chains and solutions to overcome these complexities, and understand why it is crucial to pick the right supply chain provider for vaccine storage and distribution.
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![DNA molecules 450x300]( "Chromatographic Purification Of Plasmid DNA")
Widespread application of pDNA in gene therapy is driving increased demand and as a response, plasmid manufacturing must become more efficient with improved productivity. Intensification of chromatographic steps can help address this demand and has led to an exploration of the use of convective media (monoliths, membranes, fibre based technologies).
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![Integrating Genetic Medicine Into Clinical Care]( "Optimization Of Transient Transfection Of MSCs With Plasmid DNA Or mRNA")
Read through the results of our efforts to produce an optimal protocol for the transient transfection of hMSCs with pDNA or mRNA using non-viral means.
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![Quality-GettyImages-1360733079]( "Understanding The Hidden Value Of Quality")
Costs of poor quality (COPQ) cannot be overstated. Review the statistics that prove how costly it can be to avoid resolving quality issues in your processes and supply chain.
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![Synthego sgrna bucket]( "CRISPR sgRNA For Successful Gene Editing: Discovery To Clinic")
The single guide RNA (sgRNA) is one of the key components of successful CRISPR gene editing. Here we cover all the important aspects of sgRNA and Synthego’s sgRNA products.
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![GettyImages-2193391345-cryopreservation]( "How Operational Efficiency Shapes Late-Phase Manufacturability")
Prioritize operational efficiency over early-stage flexibility to scale advanced therapies. Standardized workflows and qualified shipping lanes reduce variability for predictable late-phase success.
